Or would it be better to get a P&S camera for $100-$300?
Answer
There may be some Nikon D40 with 18-55 mm lenses left at $450
What you are asking is sort of like saying, can I find a motorcycle for under $3,000 or should I buy a $1200 mountain bike. There is that much difference between a P&S and DSLR.
Just a few of them
1) DSLR's have sensors that are over 15 times larger than a P&S
2) All the controls on a DSLR can be managed by the photographer
3) DSLR's can use lenses from fisheye to extreme telephoto
4) The image processing electronics on DSLR's is much, much more sophisticated
5) Require the users to become a proper photographer.
There may be some Nikon D40 with 18-55 mm lenses left at $450
What you are asking is sort of like saying, can I find a motorcycle for under $3,000 or should I buy a $1200 mountain bike. There is that much difference between a P&S and DSLR.
Just a few of them
1) DSLR's have sensors that are over 15 times larger than a P&S
2) All the controls on a DSLR can be managed by the photographer
3) DSLR's can use lenses from fisheye to extreme telephoto
4) The image processing electronics on DSLR's is much, much more sophisticated
5) Require the users to become a proper photographer.
Best DSLR Camera under $500?
LawlerxSka
So I have a photography course coming up this (or next) semester and I need a decent DSLR under $500 (Yes, that is my maximum budget, student aid is covering it).
I am looking for the body and lens for this price. I will be purchasing the accessories for separately.
Lens selection does not matter to me, I prefer manual focus over auto focus, so it does not matter if it is built into the body or lens for me. Thanks!
Answer
If you are looking for a brand new camera, there are very few options for less than $500, which will make your search a little easier. The Nikon D40 is under that amount and online stores have the D60 and other models from Canon (Rebel XTi, XS) for within that budget as well.
I don't know if you are looking for used cameras, but that may be another option as well, which would easily keep you well within your budget. Look at craigslist.org and eBay, but be VERY wary about where you get it. If you see a "brand new" camera online for way cheaper than you have seen it in the store, then that should raise a red flag. It is not what you want.
I will tell you that anything that is actually an SLR will be fine for your course. Most courses want you to have a film SLR as well, but that should be covered in the syllabus.
Just be careful if someone tries to sell you to get what "they" call a "hybrid" camera like the Panasonic Lumix FZ28 or the like. These are not DSLRs and do not "act" like DSLRs. If you go to a camera store (not Wal-Mart or Target, but an actual camera shop), you will be able to ask the salesman what the difference is if you do not already know.
Chances are, if you show up at your class with a point-and-shoot, even a big point-and-shoot, where a DSLR is required, you will be told by your instructor to go get a DSLR.
If you are looking for a brand new camera, there are very few options for less than $500, which will make your search a little easier. The Nikon D40 is under that amount and online stores have the D60 and other models from Canon (Rebel XTi, XS) for within that budget as well.
I don't know if you are looking for used cameras, but that may be another option as well, which would easily keep you well within your budget. Look at craigslist.org and eBay, but be VERY wary about where you get it. If you see a "brand new" camera online for way cheaper than you have seen it in the store, then that should raise a red flag. It is not what you want.
I will tell you that anything that is actually an SLR will be fine for your course. Most courses want you to have a film SLR as well, but that should be covered in the syllabus.
Just be careful if someone tries to sell you to get what "they" call a "hybrid" camera like the Panasonic Lumix FZ28 or the like. These are not DSLRs and do not "act" like DSLRs. If you go to a camera store (not Wal-Mart or Target, but an actual camera shop), you will be able to ask the salesman what the difference is if you do not already know.
Chances are, if you show up at your class with a point-and-shoot, even a big point-and-shoot, where a DSLR is required, you will be told by your instructor to go get a DSLR.
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